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Posted in Colorado September 24, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

The Skyline Drive That Will Show You Colorado’s Fall Colors Like Never Before

Fall is the time for adventures, and we’re more than ready to take full advantage of the cool weather and incredibly autumn scenery. This fall, take a scenic drive on the San Juan Skyway, a 236-mile long road with stunning scenic views and beautiful fall foliage.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.

The San Juan Scenic Byway is the crown jewel in Colorado's Scenic and Historic Byway collection. It's easily one of the most beautiful drives in the entire state.

The 236-mile byway traverses the San Juan Mountains from Durango to Cortez. It's also been called the Million Dollar Highway, due to the high cost of its construction.

This winding road can be dangerous with steep drop offs. Pay attention - some spots don't have guardrails.

The Skyway climbs as high as 10,910 feet in elevation. Plan on pulling over often along the way, so you can take in gorgeous autumn vistas like this.

Have you driven the San Juan Skyway this fall? Share your photos with us in the comments!

For more fall fun in Colorado, take a look at these 11 of the best things you can possibly do this season.

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.